If your next remodel involves adding tile, you’ll need to choose grout to go with it. While it might seem like an insignificant detail, grout color can make an enormous difference in the look and overall style of the space. Some grout and tile combinations have become popular trends in the last few years. However, it’s important to...

While most modern homes don't use window shutters for their original purpose, they remain a popular way to decorate the exterior of the home. If you're thinking of adding shutters to your exterior, it's important to know your options. Here is a guide to the four main types of shutters you'll find on the market today: Raised Panel...

Most of us are fairly accustomed to using long-distance technologies. But did you know you can use those same long-distance technologies to do more than communicate with the office? Here are 3 excellently entertaining ways to stay in-touch with your loved ones while having a blast. Virtual Tea/Coffee Having a warm cup of tea or coffee with loved...

Many homeowners turn to DIY storage ideas to get...

Many homeowners have at least entertained the idea of mortgage refinance. Common questions about refinancing costs, closing costs and how the process might impact a current mortgage loan are just a few of the queries swimming around in the refinancing conversation. Don’t worry. There are a few general topics that can easily answer these questions and a slew...

You have a lot of freedom in painting the rooms inside your home, but that doesn't make it easy to pick a color. Whether you are the type of person who lives peacefully among neutral tones or you have a vibrant personality that requires bold colors, you will want to use these tips to help you choose the...

Flooring repair is a project many homeowners encounter...

If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a modern interior designer, it's important to get acquainted with the proper tools. Technology has changed and added many tools used by modern interior designers. However, the basics remain an integral part of many designers' processes. Tools like measuring tape, drawing materials, fabric samples and other physical objects are...

Your Sonoma-Coastal Estate Grounds Await! Located a scenic 2-hour drive from SF, this 8.87 acre, 'West of One' Bluff-Top building parcel has everything you need to support a true Coastal Estate. Water, Power, and a Huge Septic Potential, with all useable gentle terrain... All easily accessed from Pacific Coast Highway 1. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, just steps from the Iconic Timber Cove Resort on the rugged Sonoma Coast. 22070 Highway 1 has been groomed for fire safety and aesthetics, allowing you to easily visualize your Sonoma Coast...

Enjoy this unique home on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac in Santa Rosa's Hidden Valley neighborhood. The main home is single level living spaces with westerly views. Two bedrooms in the main home with an easy conversion option of dining room to a bedroom or office. Upstairs is a two bedroom granny unit complete with kitchen, bathroom, and beautiful living room overlooking the...

Level 1/2 acre parcel with a blue water view on the Sea Ranch ridge. Your dream home has been jump started as a Conceptual design is already under review with the Sea Ranch Association for a 2-story home with roof deck and sweeping ocean views! Percolation data (2018) on file for a standard, three bedroom septic to be installed on Commons, directly behind the parcel. Walking distance to The Sea Ranch airfield, the Ranch Cafe, and Sea Ranch Supply, Sea Ranch's Posh Squash community garden, plus easy access to over 40 miles of trails, including multiple beach access points, three recreation centers (swimming pools, tennis, saunas), 24-hour...

Step into this delightful single level home & be greeted by immaculate original hardwood oak flooring. The living room off the entry is well lit with natural light & flows into the kitchen/dining combo. Elegant red birch cabinetry frames a charming country kitchen with views of your garden. This move in ready home has been lovingly maintained & updated, offering dual pane windows, fresh interior paint, & so much more. Nestled on a manageable third of an acre, the appealing location offers privacy as well as a neighborly feel. A five minute drive to downtown Sebastopol, & less than 10 minutes to Hwy 101. Mature fruit...